By Sanjib Mukherjee,
Meditation is the art of letting go of one’s thoughts and emotions, and simply diving deep into the very essence of our existence. Science can explain how our bodies are the product of a male/ female interaction, but has yet to go any further in explaining where our actual mind, memory, intellect, ego and emotions and come from.
By moving our awareness beyond the body and the consciousness, we actually enter into a realm of energy which stores every layer of our being and in doing so, enables us to remove our daily stresses and unite us with the cosmic energies which drive us all. Many ancient philosophies have spoken in great detail about the infinite energy that lies within and how we are all universally connected, even modern science has started to accept such theories with the advent of meta-physics and quantum evolution.
However, for our purposes, all we need to know is that Meditation provides us with a unique set of tools to transcend our surface level awareness of ourselves and by focusing deep within our body/ mind complex, we actually can unite with a universal source of energy which gives us the renewed vigour and enthusiasm to be active in the world when we come out of meditation and back into an everyday sense of bodily awareness.
It’s much the same way, by sleeping you become refreshed and energised when you wake up. Thus, only by being truly relaxed and stress free, can one be totally active and in the present moment. Through deep rest and meditation, one becomes focused and able to channel our latent energies, this is how meditation is actually complimentary to action.
I love that, thanks for sharing
Shilpa x
how true
wonderful
thank you for sharing
Really appreciate some points Sanjib…very well written.Would enjoy meditation even more….Thanks!!!!
“The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.” Lao-Tzu said that, and he was right. Beautiful article on Meditation and Action, Sanjib.
yes letting go is the key… but how
superb knowledge……amazement wonder ….!!!
Sanjib…i agree in principle that ‘when it comes from the heart everything becomes effortless’ … but to reach that state of consciousness is no easy task…it needs an enormous amount of commitment & hard work…years of sadhana!….and then all of a sudden it clicks!…even more difficult is to sustain it amidst all the daily distractions that … See Moreflood our everyday consciousness…the trivialities of daily living are the silent killers sanjib!…but i agree…it’s a different view when you sit on the pedestal of kindness….every little job in life becomes an opportunity to practice kindness….would like to quote Deepak Chopra…”love is more than a sentiment…it’s at the very centre of creation”
IT IS A GOOD ONE AND LIKE THIS PART OF THINKING
I remember Sri Sri saying once (I think it was more than a decade ago in Bangalore) that meditation is the art of discovering nothingness.
When you drop all encumbrances of identity and identification, you are left with the purest form of the self. Almost everything we imagine, experience, perceive or believe manifests in the form of a thought. Only in a state of thoughtlessness, you achieve nothingness which is your purest form and an answer to ‘Who am I’? And we are nothing and in that we are everything! Opposite values are complimentary indeed!
The etymological root for meditation=Sadhana which is Sa+adhya+ana…(Sa= together, adhya=spirit as in adhyatmic=spiritual and ana= naturally). So simply, meditation is being together with ONLY your essential nature. That is the reason why in deep meditation, you discover pure bliss and unfathomable joy for that is our very true nature:-), perpetually!
Meditation is supreme” Vishram” It is deep rest and diving within.
Everytime its a different feeling about similar situation…….
For me true meditation is being calm and composed in daily life !
it really helps
jai gurudev
i guess meditation is when u do anything with complete concentration.. at that time u r neither in past nor future, nor sad or happy.. there is a complete silence n peace in you..
very nice
meditation is just being n not trying to do or not do anything. d secret of meditation is “no effort’.
At Pranic Healing we have a rather short meditation , the Twin Heart meditation, even this meditation is really helpful.
Meditation is opposite to concentration…just let go…and at some point you are in total sink with the universe,,,,
meditation is doing nothing mentally and physically.so y did u put meditation with action .,,, can we say like this meditation is feeling all the action of the universe within us?”
Hi Sitha, yah you are absolutely right, meditation is connection with the entire consciousness within us, and thus giving us all the powers of the ultimate soul to achieve anything we set our minds to.
hi-need to study this n free time!
hmm-just read the article-sanjib-lovely way of dalai lama
-good way of handling the enemies I suppose-let us try so-someday!!
In reality, what we perceive on the outside is how we truly feel about ourselves on the inside. The only confrontation that ever truly arises is the turmoil we have inside. This may be uncomfortable truth for those just starting on the spiritual path…but ultimately, is is the truth.
In finding enemies with others, we only find an enemy within ourself….overcome your own mind, and you overcome any obstacles in life…this is the code of a true spiritual warrior..
@BSS….well said… beautiful!
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want to start meditation regularly, but the day never comes
Hey Sanj,
Do agree with you on this.
Personally, for me, meditation is a journey to know the inner self. Energy cannot be created nor it can be destroyed. We have several evidences in Meta Physics (Deepak Chopra and many others). Energy can only change the form. It can only be transferred.
And so as you rightly said, our mind (which is bridge to connect body and soul) is an energy powerhouse. Meditation enhances our mind leading to better body and enlightened soul.
Our actions are results of our choices. What I learnt from Vedas and Puranas that no choice is good or bad. But every choice (resulting into action) have their own consequences. All these consequences and choices are closely knitted as a web in this universe.
I give this simple analogy in my programmes.
e.g. Say you a find a £10 note on the street. One may make a choice of putting it in the pocket and enjoy it. One may just ignore and pass by or one may stand there and try to find the real owner and spend more than £100 in that effort. Or one may just pick it up and donate.
There cannot be any argument that which choice (or action in your words) is good or bad. This is completely debatable and I can promise you to win this debate on either side (including, that there may be some “good”(!) reasons for someone to put the money in pocket).
But the emphasis I wish to lay here is that all these actions / choices have “different” consequences.
And hence, meditation helps us to make “different” choices / actions.
Good article Sanj! Keep it up bro. Proud of you!!!
JP
(sorry for responding so late!)
Dear Shri Sanjib
This article on meditation is superb.
The thought expressed by you about the art of letting go thoughts & feelings is meditation is simply great.
I really enjoyed the article.
You have divine wisdom.
Regards
Sundaram Iyer
Hello Sanjib , thanks a lot for your efforts of keeping everyone allert ! It is really experience rather than description which makes one go in all possible directions of exploration and enjoy mediation more than understanding. I wish everyone success.
after long time hearing something great from u. this wil add more confidence in ur daily meditation practice.
love,
pushpa
Thanks for such a good explaination about meditation.I will share with my family
regards
premila..
With meditation “…we actually enter into a realm of energy which stores every layer of our being ….” that pretty much summed it up for me as perfectly as it could be!! Awesome! The deeper the relaxation of the mind, the greater the energy that the body derives from it …how ironical and how complimentary!
@Kriti–”meditation is just being n not trying to do or not do anything. d secret of meditation is “no effort’…” Perfecto!
Would love to read at length about what you said in the comments “The only confrontation that ever truly arises is the turmoil we have inside.” — a simple truth we do not realize, that the world outside is a projection of our mind…look forward to another discussion on this.
Jai Gurudev
Well said. Amny have said the same thing, but in words that are difficult to digest. Keep up the Good Work!
Thanks, Sanjib.
Keep it up.
Thanks Sanjib, this you made it so very simple……my target it to reach that level where you unite with the Supreme and explore the inner soul…I heard if you practice it may click one day?? Is that true?? Thank you so very much. Bless you!!
Nice article, its really pleasure reading all your articles.
Thanks…..Jai Guru Dev!
thanks sanjeeb, for the informative article. expecting more of this kind…..
thanks sanjibji,
well said, we all need to learn how to relax our mind and by doing yoga or meditation we can get there.
This is one of most Beautiful and amazing topic to discuss and explore , as always I had been curious to know real and true meaning of Meditation and its Significance and as Meditation is most powerful spiritual practice to relax and feel calm and have soothing and energetic life .Still so many of us have doubts on it. Thank you so much for sharing your beautifully written article with us again and your efforts to make us understand more deeply on it .I am waiting eagerly for the Guided meditation to have a real feel of it ,!!!
Thanks Rekha, yeh hopefully this post will help answer many questions for a lot of people regarding meditation:)
I tried it ,it is great
great post Sanj !
prayer is talking to GOD and meditation is listening to him.JGD.
Love the article and last comment made by Rinku Nasta….indeed..Prayer is talking to God and meditation is listening God…
I am a newbie at meditation…so i need your help or suggestions….whenever I meditate how come I always feel sleepy and just fee like sleeping???? so feeling/wanting to sleep takes away my Focus…..any suggestions to solve this problem would be highly appreciated
I tried it it is great